
MAH MBA CET 2025 was conducted on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025. The exam result was announced on May 28, 2025. About 1.3 lakh candidates who appeared for MBA CET exam were selected for MBA/MMS seat allotment at their preferred institute in Maharashtra through CAP. The examination body conducted the seat allotment process in four rounds. The provisional seat allotment result for CAP Round 4 was released along with MAH CET cut offs on September 1, 2025 and candidates had to confirm admission till September 5, 2025.
MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted in April 26, registrations for which can be expected to start in December 2025. Read here all about MAH MBA CET exam.
- What is MAH CET MBA?
- MAH MBA CET Exam and Counselling Dates 2026
- MAH CET 2025: Exam Highlights
- MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025
- MAH CET 2025 Application Process
- MAH CET MBA Exam Pattern 2025
- MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2025
- MAH MBA CET Preparation
- MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2025
- MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2025
- MAH MBA CET Result 2025
- MAH CET MBA Cut Offs
- MAH CET Contact Information
- FAQs of MAH CET MBA 2025 Exam
What is MAH CET MBA?
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH CET is a state level management entrance test. Officially known as MAH MBA/MMS-CET, the exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to management courses in various institutes in the state of Maharashtra. It is valid for:
1. All Government of Maharashtra Management Education Institutes
2. University Departments of Management Education
3. University Managed Management Education Institutes
4. All Un-Aided Management Education Institutes covered as per the Act
MAH CET MBA is followed by a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) or Counselling for seat allotment to qualifying candidates. Candidates having valid scores in CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA can participate in MAH CET MBA counselling directly, for admission. About 300 colleges of Maharashtra participate in the MAH CET counselling process. Read below all about MBA CET (MAH CET) 2025 including dates, process, fees, syllabus, pattern, preparation and participating colleges, etc.
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MAH MBA CET Exam and Counselling Dates 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH CET 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Dec ' 25 | MAH MBA CET 2026 registration starts TENTATIVE |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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02 Sep ' 25 - 04 Sep ' 25 | MAH MBA CAP 2025: Reporting to the Allotted Institute |
02 Sep ' 25 - 04 Sep ' 25 | MAH MBA CAP 2025: Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login |
01 Sep ' 25 | MAH MBA CAP 2025: Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV |
MAH CET 2025: Exam Highlights
MAH MBA CET is the most popular MBA entrance exam in Maharashtra, mainly because it is accepted by popular government as well as private institutions of the state. Take a look at the table below for key highlights of MAH MBA CET 2025:
Exam Particulars |
Exam Details |
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Exam Name |
MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH CET |
Conducting Body |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Dates |
April 1, 2 and 3, 2025 |
Exam Level |
State |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Mode of Exam |
Computed Based Test (CBT) |
Total Registrations |
70,000+ |
Courses offered through Entrance Exam |
MBA/MMS/PGDM |
Exam Fees |
INR 1,200 (General category) INR 1000 (Reserved category) |
Exam Duration |
2.5 hours |
Total Marks |
200 |
Total Questions |
200 |
Marking Scheme |
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Language/Medium of Exam |
English |
Colleges Accepting Exam Score |
JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Prin. LN Welingkar, Balaji Institute of Modern Management, ITM Business School, etc. |
No. of Test Cities |
36+ (Maharashtra and Rest of India) |
Official Website |
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Contact Details |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM) |
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MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025
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Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate (at least 45 per cent in case of reserved category candidates).
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Final year graduation students or those awaiting their bachelor's degree result are also eligible to apply. However, their average score of 2 years, should meet the minimum score criteria.
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Candidates appearing for CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA are considered to be eligible for admission in the All India Seats category. Such candidates need to fill only the online application form for MAH CET Counselling. They don't have to appear for the entrance test.
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MAH CET 2025 Application Process
Registration: Dec ' 25
MAH CET MBA registration cum application process 2025 was online. Candidates had to fill the application form at the MAHACET website before the last date. Check the steps below for MAH CET 2025 application process:
- Open the MAH CET MBA 2025 website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
- Click on CET examination portal AY 2025-26
- Click on ‘Register’ tab
- Enter personal details, address, mobile phone number
- Create a password and click on save and proceed
- Note down the application number displayed on screen
- Enter application number and password
- Enter personal details, domicile and category
- Enter academic details (class 10, 12 and graduation)
- Upload a document for proof of identity
- Upload scanned copy of passport size photo and signature
- Enter test city preference for test centre allotment
- Pay application fee (debit card/credit card/net banking) to complete the process
MAH CET 2025 will be conducted in over 36 cities in Maharashtra and rest of India. Candidates had to indicate their preferred test city in the application form. Click to see the list of MAH CET 2025 exam cities and centres.
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MAH CET MBA Exam Pattern 2025
There were 200 questions in MCQ format. The time duration was 150 minutes. This year, the questions were sectionalised and every session had same sectional weightage. Take a look at the highlights of MBA CET 2025 exam pattern below.
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern |
Details |
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Number of sections, questions and marks |
Logical Reasoning |
75 questions |
75 marks |
Abstract Reasoning |
25 questions |
25 marks |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 questions |
50 marks |
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
50 questions |
50 marks |
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Exam duration |
150 minutes or 2.5 hours |
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Mode of examination |
Computer Based Test |
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Medium of examination |
English |
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Marking scheme |
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MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2025
MAH CET MBA syllabus comprised four sections - Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. The topics included in MAH CET syllabus are same as other MBA entrance exam syllabi, however the nature and difficulty level of MAH CET questions differ from them. Know the topics which comprise MAH CET syllabus 2025 below:
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MAH MBA CET Preparation
MAH CET is an easy to moderate difficulty level exam and its preparation is not very difficult or time taking. If a candidate has appeared for any other MBA entrance exam, then he/she can prepare for MAH MBA CET easily. However, to be well prepared for the exam, one still needs to follow a proper MAH MBA CET specific preparation plan. About six months are required to prepare for it from scratch.
MAH CET MBA question paper has 200 questions in MCQ format. The number of questions per section varies for every session but Logical Reasoning dominates this test. So, the key is to thoroughly prepare Logical and Abstract Reasoning topics. Quantitative Aptitude syllabus includes familiar topics and so does VARC or English section. There can be trick questions in MAH CET which makes it challenging. For handling such questions, previous years' MBA CET papers and sample question banks are the best resource of preparation.
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MAH CET Contact Information
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001
Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM)
+91-9513850008
FAQs of MAH CET MBA 2025 Exam
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Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
Since your percentile in MAH MBA CET is 91.6, you have a high probability of getting admission into most mid-tier colleges through the CAP round which comprise the following options: MET Institute of Management, Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Indira Institute of Management Pune, and Thakur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
MAH B.Design CET Applications Process needs the following documents:
A valid email ID and mobile number
Recent passport-sized photograph and signature (scanned)
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Caste certificate, if applicable
Domicile certificate, if claiming Maharashtra quota
Disability certificate, if appli
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Qualified candidates participate in Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds after the MAH B.Design CET Entrance Exam, where they fill in their choices of institutes and seats are allotted based on merit and preferences.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, All India Candidates are also eligible to apply for MAH B.Des CET. The MAH B.Design CET Registration fee for All India Candidature is INR 1900.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The application fee for MAH B.Des CET is INR 1900 for General Category Candidates (Maharashtra State only) and for All India Candidature Candidates.
For candidates belonging to [SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT (A), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS], and PwD candidates (Maharashtra State only), the MAH B
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The eligibility criteria for MAH B.Des CET are:
Must be an Indian national.
Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with at least 45% (40% for reserved categories).
There is no age limit.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The MAH CET B.Des exam is of 2 hours 45 minutes duration and carries 200 marks. There is no negative marking in the exam and the exam is conducted in English.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates seeking admission in Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research can apply through MAH MBA CET score. Aspirants should score equal or more than MAH MBA CET cutoff for admission. Below is the NICDR Pune MBA percentile cutoff for last three-years:
Section | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Overall | 4.9 | 28.03 | 35.76 |
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Which college for MBA can I get through MAH MBA CET Cap round with 91.6 percentile?